Título: Social Sciences in Sport
Autor: Joseph A. Maguire
Sinopse: Social Sciences in Sport presents discipline-specific knowledge in the social sciences, which aids in understanding the problems and potential of contemporary sport practices and experiences. This interdisciplinary reference provides in-depth coverage of sport studies and 14 social sciences, drawing connections across these disciplines to illuminate key issues and illustrate possibilities for change. Written by leading figures in the social sciences, the book synthesizes theory and research in social science and sport into four distinct areas: • Identity, which discusses individual development and ethical considerations from history, philosophy, and psychology • Community, which considers anthropology, sociology, geography, and media studies when looking at sport in social groups • Capital, which draws research in status, wealth, power, and resources from economics, political science, and international relations • Governance, which discusses the enhancement of sport through law, social policy, management studies, and education Organized around these topics into four parts, this reference places sport in the broader social sciences, showing where researchers in kinesiology and other disciplines can augment their knowledge base. Noting the range of issues and concerns in today’s sport environment, readers will analyze the potential of a human development model in sport studies. Editor Joseph Maguire and an esteemed team of contributors present the evolution of sport in various social sciences. A stage-setting introduction explains the relevance of a social scientific perspective on sport and physical activity, and part introductions outline many relationships between the social sciences and sport. Chapters include a historical overview of the discipline or subject area, the core concepts and main theoretical perspectives in that area of expertise, critical findings, and the contemporary debates that characterize sport. Equipped with the social scientific knowledge and new perspectives from this essential collection, students and practitioners will be able to navigate classic and emerging issues in sport. Whether readers are social scientists considering sport as a subject of study or sport studies scholars attempting to make connections with the broader disciplines, Social Sciences in Sport promotes development of and through sport.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Social Sciences in Sport”, de Joseph A. Maguire, publicado pela editora Human Kinetics, em 2014 e com 400 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Human Kinetics
Páginas: 400
Ano: 2014
Edição: 1
Linguagem: pt_BR
ISBN: 9781492582571
ISBN13: 9781492582571
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Human Kinetics oferecem uma leitura focada em aprimoramento físico, esportivo e educacional, com forte base em evidências e aplicação prática. O catálogo privilegia conteúdos que combinam ciência do esporte, treinamento, prevenção de lesões e desenvolvimento de habilidades, sempre com linguagem clara e didática. Há obras que privilegiam a instrução passo a passo, como guias de exercícios e técnicas esportivas, enquanto outras adotam abordagem mais conceitual, abordando psicologia do esporte e educação em saúde. O ritmo varia entre o detalhamento técnico e o incentivo à prática, com recursos visuais e exemplos que facilitam a compreensão. O material de apresentação indica que o público-alvo inclui desde atletas e treinadores até educadores e profissionais da saúde.
